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       YOUTH                                                  IN





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       HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY






       The values held by                         he hospitality industry, a    of youth to the hospitality industry is
                                                                                their ability to adapt quickly to new
                                                  cornerstone of global economies,
       younger generations,                Tfuelled by technological            technologies. From contactless check-
                                                  is undergoing rapid transformation
                                                                                ins and mobile room keys to artificial
       such as inclusivity,                advancements, shifting consumer      intelligence-powered customer service, the
                                                                                modern hospitality experience increasingly
                                           expectations and evolving service
                                                                                depends on digital solutions. Young
                                           standards. In this dynamic landscape,
       sustainability and                  the role of youth has emerged as not only   professionals, having grown up in a digital
                                           crucial but transformative.
                                                                                world, are naturally inclined to embrace
       social responsibility,                 Renee Hill, CEO of the IIE School of   and implement such technologies. Their
                                                                                fluency in digital tools allows for smoother
       are reshaping the                    (IIEHSM) says that young people, with   integration of innovative systems, helping
                                              Hospitality & Service Management
                                                                                businesses streamline operations and
       priorities of the                   their fresh energy, creativity and tech-  enhance guest experiences.
                                           savvy outlook, are driving innovation and
                                           ensuring the sector remains relevant in a
       hospitality industry                fast-changing world.                 Creativity is another hallmark of the
                                                                                younger generation; they bring new
                                                                                perspectives to traditional hospitality
                                           One of the most significant contributions   models, often reimagining services and
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